Comparison

Clapperboard vs OneTake

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Clapperboard

This app provides a professional digital clapperboard with accurate sync and audible beeps. It's designed for filmmakers and media professionals to synchronize cameras and sound recording devices during editing, offering high-quality visual and audio cues.

Highlights
  • Accurate sync
  • Clear audible beep
  • Professional clapperboard
  • High-quality visual cues
  • Audio cues for synchronization
Features
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A FREE simple yet professional and advanced clapperboard app with accurate sync and clear audible beep Digital Clapperboard is a professional clapperboard application developed by a real TV crew while producing a series of documentaries. If you're a beginner or student filmmaker or work in the media, Digital Clapperboard is the perfect free clapper board app for professional use with high quality visual cues and clear audio cues. Digital Clapperboard is primarily used with the audio and visual cues to sync cameras and sound recording devices during editing. Digital Clapperboard Pro unlocks advanced professional features including camera jam sync, free-run timecode, all frame rates (23.976, 29.97 DF/NDF, 50, 59.94 DF/NDF, 60 fps), shot history logging, and CSV export. Subscription Details: • Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase • Subscription automatically renews unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period • Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period • You can manage and cancel your subscriptions by going to your account settings on the App Store after purchase • Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when you purchase a subscription Terms & Privacy: Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://mattcowlin.com/policies/privacy.html

About

OneTake

Record vertical and horizontal video simultaneously with one tap. This app saves both versions separately, offering flexibility for social media and widescreen editing without reshooting. Ideal for creators needing efficient footage capture.

Highlights
  • Capture vertical and horizontal video simultaneously
  • Use dual rear cameras on supported iPhones
  • Record with front or rear camera
  • Choose between 4K and 1080p
  • Shoot at 24, 30, or 60 fps
  • Export in MOV or MP4
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Record once. Save vertical and horizontal video. OneTake captures two versions of the same moment at the same time: vertical for short-form clips and horizontal for widescreen editing, YouTube, web, or client workflows. One tap starts recording, and both files are saved separately to your Photos library. Built for creators who want flexible footage without repeating the same shot twice. What you can do with OneTake: • Capture vertical and horizontal video simultaneously • Use dual rear cameras on supported iPhones • Record with the front or rear camera • Choose between 4K and 1080p • Shoot at 24, 30, or 60 fps • Export in MOV or MP4 No sign-up. No ads. Your videos stay on your device. Dual-camera recording requires an iPhone with compatible rear cameras. Terms of use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://dualshot-81291.web.app/privacy-policy.html Support: https://t.me/app_support_voxx

Screenshots

Clapperboard4 screens
OneTake3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: OneTake at 3.9 against Clapperboard's 2.1. OneTake also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs every 3 months) and iOS requirement (18.0 vs 26.5). Clapperboard's advantage is monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and review sentiment (13% vs 0%). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Clapperboard sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 7 days and OneTake sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

OneTake holds the better App Store score, 3.9 against 2.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Clapperboard has 40 ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 13% of Clapperboard's written reviews are positive against 0% of OneTake's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Clapperboard ships an update every 3 months, OneTake every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Clapperboard versus OneTake: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterClapperboardOneTake
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.1 (40 ratings)3.9 (7 ratings) — better
Positive reviews12.7% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings40 — better7
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 2 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS26.518.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size3 MB30 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMSDC TECHNOLOGIES LTDIlya Turin

Customer experience

Clapperboard

All ratings40 ratings
Positive17.5%
Neutral15.0%
Negative67.5%
Written reviews71 reviews
Positive12.7%
Neutral7.0%
Negative80.3%

OneTake

All ratings7 ratings
Positive71.4%
Neutral0.0%
Negative28.6%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

Bugs and requests

Clapperboard

Reported bugs

15 issues
  • Software cuts off
  • Email activation not working
  • Cannot get past registration screen
  • Password not received
  • Cannot scroll back up after typing
Show 10 more
  • Time starts upon open, not clap shut
  • App freezes and crashes
  • No stop or reset button
  • Beep not synced with clapper
  • 7 frame delay between animation and beep
  • App won't leave text screen
  • Install process broken
  • Activation process broken
  • No stopping the clock
  • No way to reset clock without quitting

Requested features

11 requests
  • Option to change tone/clap
  • Make tone louder
  • Add 24 fps option
  • Option to change frame rates
  • Add notes feature
Show 6 more
  • Add a 'go' button
  • Record clipboard
  • Full clapper animation
  • Shrink clapper on screen
  • Change field names
  • Email list of clap times

OneTake

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Clapperboard

Subscriptions1
  • Clapperboard Pro Weekly$5.997 Days
One-time1
  • Clapperboard Pro$39.99
3 purchases

OneTake

Subscriptions3
  • DualShot Pro Weekly$3.997 Days
  • DualShot Pro Monthly$4.991 Month
  • DualShot Pro Yearly$29.991 Year

Questions

Is Clapperboard free?
Clapperboard is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is OneTake free?
OneTake is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Clapperboard or OneTake?
OneTake is rated higher. Clapperboard averages 2.1 out of 5 from 40 ratings, while OneTake averages 3.9 from 7 ratings.
Do Clapperboard or OneTake have ads?
Neither Clapperboard nor OneTake shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Clapperboard or OneTake?
Clapperboard ships an update every 3 months, and OneTake every 2 days. Most recently, Clapperboard was updated on October 2, 2026 and OneTake on September 23, 2026.

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